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oligo- is the prefix for

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scant for few

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What is pneumovagina?

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conformational defect in the perineum of cows and mares that allow air to enter the vagina; also called windsuckers

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What is an ovarian cyst?

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collection of fluid or solid material in the female gonad

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What is orchitis?

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inflammation of the gonads of the male; also called testitis

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What is oligospermia?

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deficient amount of sperm in semen

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What is epididymitis?

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inflammation of the epididymis

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What is an ectopic pregnancy?

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fertilized ovum implanted outside the uterus

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What is dystocia?

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difficult birth; female is having difficulty expelling the fetus

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The scrotum or scrotal sac is the …?

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external pouch that encloses and supports the testes

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The structures of the male reproductive systems include?

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  1. scrotum
  2. testes
  3. vas deferens
  4. epididymis
  5. accessory sex glands
  6. urethra
  7. penis
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the male reproductive system is responsible for..?

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the production & delivery of sperm to the egg to create life

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Genit/o refers to?

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the organs of reproduction

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The reproductive organs are called?

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genitals or gonads

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The combining form for the epididymis?

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epididym/o

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What is epididymis?

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the tube at the upper part of each testis that secretes part of the semen before ejaculation & provides a passageway for sperm

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The combining forms for spermatozoa?

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sperm/o, spermat/o

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The testes make..?

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spermatozoa - is the main function

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Testis is..?

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the singular form of testes

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The combining forms for the testes are?

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test/o, testicul/o, orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o

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What are the testes or testicles?

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the male sex glands that produce spermatozoa (sperm)

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The combining form for the perineum is..?

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perine/o

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What is the perineum?

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the area between the scrotum and the anus in males

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The combining form for the scrotum is…?

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scrot/o

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The structures of the female reproductive system include?

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  1. ovary
  2. uterus
  3. uterine tubes
  4. cervix
  5. vagina
  6. vulva
  7. mammary glands
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The female reproductive system is responsible for...?
the creation and support of new life
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The combining forms for the penis are..?
pen/i, priap/o
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the penis is ...?
the male sex organ that carries reproductive and urinary products out of the body
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The combining form for the urethra is..?
urethr/o
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The urethra is?
a tube passing through the penis to the outside of the body that serves the reproductive and urinary systems
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The accessory sex glands includes?
seminal vesicles prostate bulbourethral gland
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What are the seminal vesicles?
secrete a thick, yellow substance, nourishes the sperm
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What is the prostate?
secretes thick fluid that aids in the mobility of the sperm
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What is the bulbourethral gland?
2 glands on either side of the urethra - secrete thick mucus that acts as a lubricant for sperm
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What is the ductus deferens?
the tube connected to the epididymis that carries sperm into the pelvic region toward the urethra
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Teratogens are?
substances that produce defects in the fetus
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The uterus is?
a thick-walled, hollow organ with muscular walls, and a mucous membrane lining that houses the developing embryos pregnant females
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The uterine tubes are...?
paired tubes that extend from the cranial portion of the uterus to the ovary (not attached to the ovary)
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The combining form for the uterine tubes are...?
salping/o
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The uterine tubes carry..?
ova from the ovary to the uterus and transport sperm traveling up from uterus
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The combining forms for ovary are...?
ovari/o, oophor/o
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The ovaries produce?
estrogen, progesterone, & ova (eggs)
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The ovaries are...?
a small pair of organs located in the caudal abdomen | - female gonad
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What is cryptorchidism?
developmental defect in which one or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum; also called undescended testicle(s)
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What is cervicitis?
inflammation of the neck of the uterus
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What is benign prostatic hypertrophy?
abnormal noncancerous enlargement of the prostate; also called prostatomegaly or enlarged prostate
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What is azoospermia?
absence of sperm
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What is ultrasound?
diagnostic test using high-frequency waves to evaluate internal structures.
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What is ultrasonography?
works well in evaluating the uterus during pregnancy because the fluid present in the uterus helps define structures
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What is radiography?
procedure in which film is exposed as ionizing radiation passes through the patient and shows the internal body structures in profile
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What is paraphimosis?
retraction of the skin of the prepuce causing a painful swelling of the glans penis that prevents the penis from being retracted; the penis is extruded from the prepuce due to the small orifice.
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What is mastitis?
inflammation of the mammary gland(s)
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What is pseudohermaphroditism?
the condition of having gonads of one sex but the physical characteristics of both sexes
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What is hermaphroditism?
condition of having both ovarian and testicular tissue
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What is fibroid?
benign tumor arising from the smooth muscle of the uterus also called leiomyoma
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Mutagens are ?
substances that produce change or that create genetic abnormalities
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What is amniocentesis?
surgical puncture with a needle through the abdominal & uterine walls to obtain amniotic fluid to evaluate the fetus
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Parturition is divided into stages, what are they?
1st stage - dilation of the cervix 2nd stage - uterine contractions and delivery of the fetus 3rd stage - separation of the placenta from the uterus
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The combining form for giving birth is ...?
part/o
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The act of giving birth is called?
parturition
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The combining forms for gestation are...?
gest/o & gestat/o
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Gestation is ...?
the period of development of the fetus in the uterus from conception to parturition and is the term more used in animals
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The combining form for pregnancy is...?
pregn/o
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Pregnancy is...?
the condition of having a developing fetus in the uterus & is the time period between conception and parturition
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The outermost layer of the placenta is ...?
chorion - protective wall connects to uterus
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What is the allantois?
the innermost layer of the placenta that forms a sac between itself and the amnion
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What is the amnion?
the innermost membrane that envelopes the fetus in the placenta - waste is collected here
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The combining form for umbilicus is...?
umbilic/o
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The umbilicus is...?
the structure that forms on the abdominal wall where the umbilcal cord was connected to the fetus
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The umbilical cord is ?
the structure that forms where the fetus communicates with the placenta
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The placenta is often referred to as...?
the afterbirth
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The placenta is...?
the female organ of mammals that develops during pregnancy & joins mother and offspring for exchange of nutrients, oxygen & waste products
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The combining forms for the mammary glands are?
mamm/o & mast/o
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Mammary glands are...?
- composed of connective tissue organized into lobes, lobules, and alveoli - milk producing glands in females
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The number of mammary glands varies with the species. Litter-bearing species have _____. Large animals have an ______ with ______.
mammae | udder with teats
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The combining forms for the vulva are..?
vulv/o and episi/o
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The vulva consists of the ..?
``` vaginal orifice vestibular glands clitoris hymen urethral ```
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The perineum is...?
the region between the vaginal orifice and the anus in females
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The vulva is...?
the external opening to the urogenital tract that leads into the vagina
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The combining forms for the vagina are..?
colop/o, vagin/o
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The vagina accepts the penis during_____.
copulation
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The vagina is...?
the muscular tube lined with mucosa that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body
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The combining form for the cervix is...?
cervic/o
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The reproductive system is responsible for...?
the act of producing offspring | -both male and female organs are needed
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Theriogenology means?
animal reproduction
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The cervix prevents?
foreign substances from entering the uterus
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The cervix is ...?
the caudal continuation of the uterus & the cranial continuation of the vagina
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The combining forms for the uterus are...?
hyster/o, metr/o, metri/o, uter/o

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